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The Feb. 23, 2015 edition of the Resident Educator Program Update, posted here, provides important information for program coordinators, mentors, facilitators and resident educators. Inside readers will find articles on licensure as well as resources and requirements. A PDF of this entire edition is available here. Thanks to all who are supporting Ohio’s teachers through this important program.
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]]>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT08e5e0dd-afec-4081-8619-05141bd53bd7The Aug. 29 edition of the Resident Educator Program Update provides important information for program coordinators. Inside, you will find tips for registering your resident educators beginning Sept. 1, news about an upcoming webinar Sept. 5 and activities to help resident educators prepare to take the summative assessment.

A PDF of this entire edition is available here. Thanks to all who are supporting Ohio’s teachers through this important program.

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The Aug. 12 edition of the Resident Educator Program Update provides important information for program coordinators, mentors, facilitators and resident educators as we begin the new school year. Inside readers will find articles on resources, requirements, upcoming trainings and program coordinator meetings. Also, don’t miss the last article about recent law changes and upcoming rules related to resident educator and alternate resident educator licenses. A PDF of this entire edition is available here. Thanks to all who are supporting Ohio’s teachers through this important program.
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While IM and RE-1 remain the only required trainings for mentors, advanced mentor trainings are available for all educators. Optional trainings are now posted in STARS through your SAFE account (search keywords “advanced mentor training”).
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Funding is available for each first-year resident educator working in a public district, chartered community school, educational service center, career center or joint vocational school. To be eligible for these funds, a school or district must have registered their resident educators in CORE by the designated deadline. Reimbursement funds must be requested by June 30, 2014. Read the original news item here. Detailed directions for each of these steps are available here.
]]>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTb685c3e0-dc71-4958-85c1-915bbb07e848
Instructional Mentoring (IM) and Resident Educator –1 (RE-1) remain the required trainings for mentor certification. Registration for both trainings is now open in the STARS system through your SAFE account. Use “IM” and “RE-1” in the keyword search options.

]]>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTf86e2cfa-98ad-4753-8492-fb67d8be95a1
The online Facilitation Training for those individuals who will serve as summative assessment facilitators is available at no cost to those who sign up for an account. Access the link for the online Facilitation Training here. Share the Facilitation at a Glance guidance document with anyone who may serve in the role of a facilitator.
]]>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMTcb43fd3f-ddb2-4b3b-99f8-2b7a9550d327
Ohio is completing the third year of the Resident Educator Program. This past year, over 15,000 resident educators participated in the program, with more than 8,000 active mentors and 3,000+ candidates completing the Resident Educator Summative Assessment for the first time. As the program continues to grow, we want to thank everyone for their commitment to supporting teachers. When we support teachers, we support student learning.

]]>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT872f35b7-25ca-453d-a2cf-a1326531b77b
4/28/14 - End-of-year reporting for the Ohio Resident Educator Program begins June 1. Program coordinators are required to enter program completion criteria in Connected Ohio Records for Educators (CORE) by June 30, for each registered resident educator. Criteria reported in CORE verify that each resident educator:
]]>Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT72307d85-83d4-40f6-b8b1-1c9fcdaf9eabThe process to request $350 funding for each first-year resident educator working in a public district, chartered community school, educational service center, career center or joint vocational school is open in the state’s CORE system. The deadline to submit a resident educator program funding request is June 30.
]]>Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT275b3d4c-afc2-4dad-9472-d87745554590
Resident educators complete a Formative Progress Review each year of the program until they begin the RESA. The review varies each year, based on the specific activities outlined for each time period. Inside you will find links to assist resident educators, mentors and program coordinators in understanding and completing the reviews.
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Program coordinators can choose from one of two upcoming day-long meetings for an opportunity to learn from the Ohio Department of Education staff and other coordinators about implementing the program. The department will host one meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center in Mansfield and another on Wednesday, May 14 in Dublin at the Online Computer Library Center.
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The June 1 RESA deadline is quickly approaching, so please encourage RESA candidates to work on finalizing their task submissions. Many candidates have either not started remaining tasks or are still in process of submitting them.
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Program coordinators for the Ohio Resident Educator program, can choose from one of two upcoming day-long meetings for an opportunity to learn from the Ohio Department of Education staff and other coordinators about implementing the program. The department will host one meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center in Mansfield and another on Wednesday, May 14 in Dublin at the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). Register in STARS through your SAFE account. To find the events in STARS, search by keywords: PC network.
]]>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT5cac39d2-21b6-438e-91bc-7d7d980b8a00
Due to the great response to its general Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) webinar series, Teachscape has added two task-specific webinars in the coming weeks. The webinars will review the requirements and technical aspects of RESA Task 3 on April 15 and Task 4 on April 22. Teachscape and the Ohio Department of Education encourage all RESA parties to attend both of the task-specific webinars. Details and registration information are inside.
]]>Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMTa738f8b9-2b88-48c5-92f5-0e98687bee66
The FAQ for the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) now features answers to common questions asked during recent webinars. See inside for resources to help RESA candidates complete their tasks on time.
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Timeline, Overview, and Action Plans have been posted for Year 4 of the Resident Educator Program
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Due to scheduling conflicts, the second of three webinars for the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) will be on Wednesday, March 26 (previously it was scheduled for March 27). The time remains noon to 1 p.m. (EST). Space is limited, so reserve your webinar seat for March 26 by clicking here.
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RESA candidates have received information from Teachscape regarding videos for Task 1 that were submitted for scoring, but were segmented incorrectly and cannot be scored. Candidates who have submitted videos for Tasks 1 or 3 may work with Teachscape to correct segmentation errors if they contact the RESA Help Desk before April 5. Errors that may be corrected include: more than two segments from a single class; segments that are not at least two minutes in length; segments that total more than 15 minutes in length; or segments from more than one class session.

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Program coordinators can choose from one of two upcoming day-long meetings for an opportunity to learn from the department and colleagues in other districts about implementing the Ohio Resident Educator program. The department will host one meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center in Mansfield and another on Wednesday, May 14 in Dublin at the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). Program coordinators should watch email for more details; registration will be in STARS through SAFE accounts.
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Teachscape will be hosting a webinar at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, to share with candidates, facilitators and program coordinators additional details about the requirements to complete the RESA. Space is limited, so reserve your webinar seat by clicking here. Watch your inbox for details about additional webinars that will take place on the following dates: March 27 from noon to 1 p.m. and April 10 at 4-5 p.m. More details are inside
]]>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT1721471e-69b0-4b72-93a3-c8b79fcfa454
Last month, the department asked that resident educator program coordinators share the news about deadline extensions for RESA Tasks 2, 3, 4 and 5 to midnight Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, June 1, 2014. The complete news item on this topic includes explains that the department made change in deadlines because of the extreme weather and related school closures. To ensure that all candidates are able to complete the work, the department and Teachscape strongly recommend that candidates follow the original submission schedule. Look inside for tips for staying on track and a suggested timeline.
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Teachscape is sending Resident Educator Summative Assessment candidates a reminder today that they must complete and return the Tripod Student Perception Surveys as directed on the survey materials no later than March 1. Any candidates who have not received Tripod surveys should contact Tripod’s Help Desk immediately.
]]>Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT329018e1-2dd4-48af-9e94-6dc476ec784a
Year 3 Formative Progress Review (for REs not taking RESA) now posted.
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The Ohio Department of Education has extended the deadline for RESA tasks 2, 3, 4 and 5 to Midnight Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Note that the Tripod Student Perception Survey administration deadline remainsMarch 1; RESA candidates will receive the surveys the week of Feb. 10. The deadline extension for tasks is a result of the continued weather-related school closures and uncertainty regarding further school closures this winter. The complete news item on this topic includes related details and explains that the change in deadlines means that candidates will receive their score reports in December 2014.
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A variety of timely topics are addressed in this issue of the Program Coordinator’s Update:

Timeline for the student perception survey for RESA candidates has changed;

]]>Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT7f0feba4-e118-4e9c-abb8-05162800661d
Program coordinators for the Ohio Resident Educator Program at any Ohio public school district may now submit reimbursement requests for funds that have supported their local programs. The maximum funding amount is $350 for each first-year resident educator working in a public district, chartered community school, educational service center, career center or joint vocational school. The funds, which may not be allocated to private preschool or chartered nonpublic organizations, will come from the Ohio Department of Education’s Race to the Top administrative dollars.
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Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) candidates are receiving the following message from Teachscape today (Wednesday, Dec. 18). The message includes information about resources to help in segmenting portions of their videos for submission. Also, the hours for the Help Desk at Teachscape are listed.
]]>Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMTbcb64ca2-d5a5-4d1c-9b34-05554ad43433
The Ohio Department of Education has extended the deadline to submit Task 1 for the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) by one week to midnight, Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. The extension is granted to give candidates additional time to complete the “My Profile” section, to complete Task 1 and to resolve any issues related to uploading and segmenting video.
]]>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT2449e4c2-748a-4b70-81d4-333b8bb6be46
The Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) software is now updated to assist in video submission. Many other updates will be available Monday, Dec. 9.
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Teachscape is posting several announcements at ohioresa.com related to the Ohio Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA). Please share the information with RESA candidates in your district.

]]>Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT302e929b-850b-423b-99a0-c95f52d5fcc4
Candidates for the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) will receive registration details by email beginning Nov. 11. Choose from one of two progrm coordinator network meetings to attend -- and encourage mentors and others to attend a Nov. 22 training on co-teaching. More details inside.
]]>Fri, 08 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT53f91222-4b9c-4d72-89bc-05608c3b4a94
Check out news about RESA handbook, fall meetings and new resources -- Inside you will see information about the new Resident Educator Summative Assessment Handbook. Also, the dates for fall program coordinator network meetings are set – and a new resource outlining the Pathways to Completion for Years 3 and 4 resident educators.
]]>Tue, 29 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT471ebfe8-b5f3-4540-9850-5d18e5c08d1a
Training opens for facilitators assisting with Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA); Please remember to register RESA candidates, and remind them to verify email addresses within SAFE.
]]>Mon, 07 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT6d201309-98bd-4971-aefa-2150d3f707c7
In this edition, you will read about: registering resident educators for the school year; new guidance on eligibility for prior teaching experience; how candidates can prepare for the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA); training for new mentors and RESA facilitators; and additional new resources.

]]>Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMTeba1b0a8-7806-4f62-90ab-ea3870e2624a
When third-year teachers take the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) this year, they will show evidence of the experience and knowledge they have gained through their first two years in Ohio’s Resident Educator program.
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This Resident Educator Program Coordinator Update outlines important preliminary steps both program coordinators and resident educators should take in preparation for the school year. Also, the department offers suggested language that districts may use to obtain parent authorization of video involving students that is taken to evaluate a resident educator’s teaching. You also will read about training for: a) new Resident Educator mentors, who provide support for resident educators in the first few years of the program; and b) training for RESA facilitators, who will provide support for resident educators taking the RESA, which begins this fall.

]]>Fri, 09 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT02f0a4a9-82e1-4ccb-9388-8c6ac211664c
The Ohio Department of Education has created a new document that defines the roles and responsibilities of Facilitators who will support year 3 Resident Educators in the RESA process.
]]>Mon, 29 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT31292634-a77a-46af-96d9-f7db557beccfPrincipals Matter, a training written by principals, for principals, explores the principal’s role as instructional leader in the Resident Educator Program.
]]>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT41580d18-3e83-490d-9033-50379babadbc
Updates from May 2013.
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Updates from March 2013.
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Updates from February 2013.
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Updates from January 2013.
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This presentation was prepared by the external evaluation team and shared with state trainers in December 2012.
]]>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT53de35de-661a-4e81-9d02-75ec1d6478bd
This presentation provides the data reported from the New Teacher Center survey given to Resident Educators, mentors, principals, and program coordinators in spring 2012.
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